These are the wireless headphones that made me forget about Sony and Bose - and they look great
Published on: 2025-06-09 05:31:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Dali IO-8 headphones are available on Amazon for $1,100.
They produce a clarity of sound and separation that will blow you away.
The beige colorway isn't the most attractive, and they're not cheap. $850 at Amazon
I've been a connoisseur of headphones since the 1980s. Back then, I was living on a student's budget and couldn't afford the best of the best. Still, I sought out headphones that not only I could afford but delivered a sound worthy of my discerning palette.
Whenever I saw someone with headphones, I'd ask, "Can I try those?" hoping to find just the right pair.
Fast forward to now and I receive a lot of headphones for review. Every time I open a pair, I think, "Please, blow me away." I've had a few reach such highs (such as about anything from Beyerdynamic), but even those I wouldn't place in the audiophile category.
Also: I finally found a Bluetooth speaker that's not afraid to get loud (and still sounds good)
Recently, I received an offer to re
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